Negative Squared Upwards Arrow Symbol
is the Negative Squared Upwards Arrow symbol, a directional mark in the Arrows set.
U+1F8B5
is a Unicode arrow symbol named “NEGATIVE SQUARED UPWARDS ARROW” (U+1F8B5). It’s commonly used when you want a clear upward arrow style with a “negative”/inverse flavor. Below you’ll find meanings, uses, and copy-ready variants.
Negative Squared Upwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
(NEGATIVE SQUARED UPWARDS ARROW, U+1F8B5) is an arrow glyph that combines direction (upwards) with a “negative” or opposite/negating notion, suggested by the symbol’s standardized name. Because the icon is fairly specific, it’s most often used in contexts where arrows are treated as visual operators—such as diagram labels, UI iconography, or notation-like typography. In practice, the symbol helps communicate “go up” while also indicating a negation or inverse state, step, or action depending on your design system. If you’re making a legend or diagram key, pair it with short explanatory text.
Common uses
- •UI or UX labels for an “inverse” or “negative” upward action
- •Diagram and flowchart annotations where up-direction must be marked with a negating state
- •Math or logic-style visual notation in educational or documentation content
- •Icon sets for state machines (e.g., reversing a step upward)
- •Social posts or graphics that need an attention-grabbing up-arrow with a “negative” tone
Examples
Negative Squared Upwards Arrow
- “Scroll to undo the last upward step.”
- “System status: NEGATIVE UP .”
- “Use to indicate an inverted increase in the chart key.”
- “Move up in the hierarchy with (reverse mode).”
- “Legend: normal arrow, then for the negative variant.”
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F8B5 | |
| HTML Entity | 🢵 | |
| HTML Code | 🢵 | |
| CSS | \1F8B5 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for ?
is U+1F8B5 (NEGATIVE SQUARED UPWARDS ARROW).
How can I copy and paste ?
Copy the character directly from this page. For code, use the HTML entity 🢵 or the escapes \\\\1F8B5 and \\\\u{1F8B5}.
What does “negative” mean in this symbol?
The “negative” idea comes from the symbol’s official name, indicating an inverse/negating variant of an upwards arrow. The exact interpretation depends on your legend or design system.
Where should I use ?
It works best for labeled diagrams, UI state indicators, notation-like text, and graphics where you need an upward arrow variant that also conveys negation or reversal.